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CR report on least, and most expensive brands to maintain.

Discussion in 'Tesla' started by Zythryn, Aug 9, 2024 at 11:02 AM.

  1. Zythryn

    Zythryn Senior Member

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    I thought this was interesting.
    According to their methodology, (which I have yet to dig into), Tesla is one of the cheapest brands to maintain.
    It actually isn’t even close.

    Four of Five Least-Expensive Brands to Maintain Are American - Consumer Reports

    Buick tied with Toyota at 2nd. I wonder if the lack of trucks helped Buick out.

    Land Rover was eye popping! They came in last.
     
    #1 Zythryn, Aug 9, 2024 at 11:02 AM
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    Yeah it's been one of their dirty little secrets for quite some time. 2 decades ago when the dollar still had value, we fortunately had to have our Range Rover's transfer case replace just a few days before the warranty ended. $6,000 just for the part.
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    Land Rover has had a bad reputation for a long time, like most British vehicles, but Buick is an odd one.
    I’d have to see the criteria, I don’t trust cr and would never use their recommendations
     
    #3 bisco, Aug 9, 2024 at 1:52 PM
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    The criteria appears pretty straight forward:
    They measure years 1-5 and then 6-10.

    They do not try to correct for companies that offer x years of free maintenance. Concluding maintenance during the first 1-3 years tends to be the lowest cost.
    As they are literally measuring cost, and not reliability, it seems pretty straightforward.

    The Buick placement does have me curious as well. All in all, an interesting read.
     
    #4 Zythryn, Aug 9, 2024 at 2:33 PM
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